BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Bachelor's degree at London Metropolitan University
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance at LMU is accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and recognised by the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), offering exemptions from some…
About this course
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BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at LMU, based in North. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Business and management graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £35,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Accounting & Finance, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 40% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 8 modules
- Business Law and Ethicscore15 credits
Module details
You will initially be introduced to the foundations of English Law. Some of the key issues here include: the importance of Law in society and the sources of Law. You will also learn about Statute Law, Common Law, Criminal Law, Civil Law and other types of Law. The second part of the module aims to integrate the legal rules with business situations. This part also deals with the relative advantages of being an employee verses self-employed. Thus from the outset, students would be able to distingu
- Data Science, Research and Analysiscore15 credits
Module details
This module offers a fundamental understanding of data science and computer software, specifically focusing on how they facilitate the collection, analysis, and presentation of accounting data. Designed to prepare you for careers in accounting, economics, finance, and related fields, this module emphasises developing crucial academic and practical skills, particularly in research and the application of AI. Students will gain proficiency in analysing data, interpreting, and effectively communicat
- Financial Accountingcore15 credits
Module details
AC4052 is a 15-credit core module which is designed to lay the foundation for understanding the accounting requirements of business organisations for internal and external reporting and decision making. It examines the financial accounting techniques for sole traders and limited companies. The module is considered as the fundamental basis for the accounting specialism and the advanced accounting modules that students will study in levels 5 and 6. The main focus of the module is the financial acc
- Introduction to Financial Markets and Institutionscore15 credits
Module details
The module focuses on the organisation, structure and functions of financial markets and market participants. It provides the theoretical and practical framework for understanding the operation of financial markets and institutions.
- Learning through Organisationcore15 credits
Module details
This Professional Practice module will enhance the students' understanding of what it means to be a business professional. This module will support the preparation for their future career by encouraging them to develop, put into practice and evidence the skills and behaviours that employers want to see. The 'Professional Practice' approach ensures that as a developing professional the students understand how to learn effectively and efficiently either in the workplace or in a simulated context.
- Management Accounting Fundamentalscore15 credits
Module details
The concepts and methods of management accounting are introduced to students in this module, with a focus on employability, digital literacy (including artificial intelligence), ethical awareness, and teamwork, all of which are essential skills for business analysts and professional accountants. The module aims to establish a foundation for students to grasp the essential knowledge and techniques that form the basis of management accounting. You will cover the following key areas of management ac
- Management Information Systemscore15 credits
Module details
This Management Information Systems (MIS) module introduces students to the dynamic landscape of modern accounting information systems, relevant to both general management and specialised accounting domains. The module will explore how integrated information systems, increasingly supported by foundational Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, can enhance various business functions and contribute to an organisation's competitiveness. A core focus will be on the functions and theoretical unde
- Understanding the Business and Economic Environmentcore
Year 2 12 modules
- Company and Business Law
- Performance Management
- Principles of Finance
- Problem Solving: Methods and Analysis
- Project Management
- Taxation - Corporate Tax
- Taxation - Income Tax
- Creating a Winning Business 1
- Empowering London: Working within the community
- Learning through Work
- Auditing
- Sustainability in Practice
Year 3 13 modules
- Advanced Financial Reporting
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Audit and Assurance Services
- Dissertation
- Financial Management
- Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in Business
- Financial Engineering
- Financial Instruments
- International Banking
- International Trade and Finance
- Personal Finance
- Professional Experience
- Year Placement
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
A course like this typically moves from financial and management accounting foundations through corporate finance and reporting, to specialist options in your final year. You'll usually begin with double-entry bookkeeping, financial statements and the reporting framework, alongside quantitative methods for financial analysis. In Year 2, you'll deepen your understanding through management accounting (costing and budgeting), corporate finance (capital structure and company valuation), and financial reporting under IFRS standards. Year 3 offers specialist options such as audit and assurance, taxation, corporate finance, financial risk, and fintech, culminating in a dissertation or applied project. Throughout, the course aligns with professional-body examination exemptions, particularly those offered by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Association of International Accountants.
Who it's for
This course suits those seeking professional accounting and finance qualifications alongside work or other commitments, given its part-time structure. Most entrants hold A-levels or equivalent qualifications. The curriculum covers core theory, research and methods, applied practice, specialist options, an independent project, and professional skills development. You'll gain both theoretical grounding and practical competencies valued in the profession.
Careers & job market
Across Accounting and Finance courses nationally, 87% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with 65% in highly skilled work or further study. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries (15 months post-graduation) typically range from £25,000 to £32,500, rising to £30,175–£42,600 after five years. These figures reflect outcomes across the sector rather than guarantees specific to this programme. First-year continuation stands at 85% nationally for this field.
University & format
This BA (Hons) degree is studied part-time at London Metropolitan University, a public university located in North London. The course is taught in English. London Met is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, and this course carries professional accreditation from the Association of International Accountants and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants for exemptions from some professional examinations, and is recognised by the Institute of Financial Accountants for eligibility as a Professional Financial Accountant. The university holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
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Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
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Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 35% |
| another higher-education qualification | 25% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 20% |
| a previous degree | 5% |
| a foundation course | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code N400). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at LMU →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Accounting & Finance graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £35,000 | £26,000 – £49,000 | 1675 |
| 3 years after | £24,500 | £16,500 – £31,500 | 70 |
| 5 years after | £29,500 | £24,000 – £40,000 | 75 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 1,675. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in accounting & finance · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Accounting & Finance nationally
National figures for Accounting & Finance graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 1,675. Cohort 2021-22. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Accounting & Finance courses at the same study level.
Compared with 957 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Job market & outlook
How Accounting & Finance graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Accounting & Finance graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- The Big Four (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG)
- Banks & insurers
- Corporate finance teams
- HMRC & public sector
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Accounting & Finance graduates.
Accounting & FinanceLecturerGEDU Global EducationAccounting Engineer - Pre-Sales & Post SalesStacksAccounting Advisory Manager | Lead Client Projects HybridCFGIAccounting, Insight and Advisory ManagerRSM UKAccounting & FinanceLecturerGEDU ServicesAccounting Associate Apprentice Business Services (September 2026)Best ApprenticeshipsIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £35,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 5.4 out of 10: NSS 68% · continued 40%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
London Metropolitan University
Business and management across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around North
5,613 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Accounting & Finance right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to LMU from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by LMU; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check LMU’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with LMU and gov.uk before you apply.
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